Enter the contest! Time to be really creative using materia
ls that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Entries will be displayed i
n several downtown locations including 4th Street Warehouse\, Primo’s\, Th
e Golden Ruler\, and Canton Public Library.

Enjoy this show of art crea
ted by Relief-Printmaker Deby Gilley. Starting with linoleum or wood\, De
by gouges out areas\, creating voids that will later be filled with ink to
produce the prints. Deby’s work is reflective of Ozark heritage\, presen
t in her life for all her life. You will definitely want to see this show!

Displays of artwork created by Culver-Stockton College Art D
epartment Faculty – Debra Myers\, Gary Meacher\, and Joe Jorgenson. Galle
ry talk will be presented at 6:30. Following the opening the gallery will
be open 9-4\, Monday through Friday\, until the exhibit closes.

The entire Gillam family is i
nvolved in this fun-filled presentation with a message. All four Gillams
offer a fast-paced\, contemporary presentation for the audiences of today.
The Gillam’s use plenty of music and keep the energy level high. During
this presentation\, the Gillam Family will share their heart-felt message
in a way that the audience will remember. Call now for tickets for this ev
ent that is appropriate for the entire family.

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What people say:\n“Gillam Family Ill
usions is great entertainment for the whole family. It is clean\, fun\, professional… I recommend Gillam Family Illusions for anyone includ
ing Upward Basketball\, church events\, and even civic events.”\n – Ryan Puls\, Upward Commissioner – Harrison\, Arkansas
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Mark your calendars! The band Bl
acktop South is coming to Canton\, Missouri\, Friday\, June 3rd. The conce
rt will take place on 3rd and Lewis Street from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM. This
is a FREE concert and is BYOB (Bring your own beverage). Seating is not p
rovided so people will need to bring their own chair.

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Blacktop South is a regional touring band from Quin
cy\, IL. From the roots of country\, blues and classic and southern rock\
, Blacktop South is stylisitcally an all-encompassing outfit.

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Their combined years of experience and tale
nt deliver a high energy\, professional stage experience to fans all over
the region. With a mission to entertain a crowd\, Blacktop South has somet
hing to offer everyone.

Amy McMillen\, RN\, Outreach Educator from the Blessing Hear
t and Vascular Center\, will share information about women and heart disea
se. The Lewis County Health Department will also be present with informat
ion about prvention strategies related to women’s health. Come\, bring a
friend and find out ways you can be proactive and take control of your hea
rt health! The event is hosted by the Immanuel United Methodist Church Pa
rish Nurse Team and light refreshments will be served.

A review of applications for building inspector will be foll
owed by a closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.021(3) “hiring\, firing\, di
sciplining\, or promoting of particular employees by a public government b
ody”. Full announcement posted at Canton City Hall.

The Summer Reading Program at the Canton Public Library ente
rs Week 3 next week. On Tuesday\, July 19\, Rich Cain of KHQA News will
be reading to the Preschool – 2nd grade group that will meet at 10:30-11:3
0 am\,. Third grade and up will have a session from 1 – 2 pm. Each group
will have a Butterfly activity and refreshments.

This public hearing is to consider a request from Scott and
Kornelia Robertson to rezone 608 Washington St.\, (Gregorys Lot 14 Block 2
) from R-3 Multi Family to B-1 Central Business pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 400 of the Canton MO Municipal Code. If the Commission approv
es the request\, a second hearing will be conducted before the 7:00 pm\,
August 15\, 2016\, Regular Board of Aldermen meeting in the Canton City Ha
ll courtroom.

The Friends Helping
Friends Club of Lewis County Nursing Home is the sponsor for this event.
Each child will receive a bag of school supplies. There will also be a b
ounce house\, face painting and hair cuts offered. Fun times getting read
y for school!

Deby Gilley\, Relief-Printmaker\, is the featured artist in
this show. She enjoys creating images that reflect an Ozark heritage. Usi
ng linoleum or wood to create a printing plate\, her prints are produced f
rom the areas NOT cut away. The Deby Gilley show will run from September
1-30.

Deby Gilley is a Relief-Printmaker. Using lineol
eum or wood\, she creates a print plate by gouging voids. The area that i
s NOT carved out makes the prints. Ink is rolled over the print plate\, p
aper is pressed to the inked matrix and the print is pulled. The inking pr
ocess is repeated to create each print. With a focus on Ozark heritage\,
Deby Gilley’s work is reflective of her life.

There will be light refreshments. Bring some pieces to show
and share! The Guild has been dormant for several years. Is there inte
rest in reactivating the Guild\, informally? Come join the discussion!

ELEVEN is the opening band and music will begin at 6 pm. Br
ing your own beverage and chair. Madd Hoss Jackson is the feature band sc
heduled to begin around 9:30 pm. All happening on Friday night of C-SC’s
Homecoming Weekend! Great times in downtown Canton!

Sou
ps\, sandwich\, homemade pie and a drink all for $8! Tickets are availabl
e in advance from any Lewis County Nursing Home Auxiliary member or at the
door on the evening of the event. Enjoy some comfort food with friends a
nd neighbors while you support a very active local organization!

Two sites in Canton for you to enjoy the Fall 2016 edition o
f the Quincy Art Center sponsored Art Crawl. The Mabee Art Gallery at Cul
ver-Stockton College will feature work by Nanci Schrieber-Smith. Fourth S
treet Warehouse at 112 N. 4th Street will feature work by artists Delancy
Gundy (pottery)\, Carolyn Winters (quilting)\, and Cindy Hansen (pottery)
in addition to hammered copper by Jim Upchurch. Cindy will teach a mini-l
esson in pottery painting/glazing to the first 12 people (adults or childr
en over 10) who arrive at 5:30 at $12/person. And that’s just to get your
evening started! Enjoy!

Sponsored by Lewis Street Playhouse\
, Primo’s\, and Canton Main Street Association\, the Lewis Street Playhous
e doors will open at 9 pm. A Costume Contest will be held at 10 and the mo
vie will start at 10:30 pm. Canton Main Street Association will offer adu
lt beverages and light snacks.

Canton Kiwanis sponsors this
always-popular event! Costume parade contest registration begins at 5:45.
Come in costume and enjoy goodies from local businesses\, churches\, and
individuals. Vote for your favorite trunk\, too! Bring a can of soup to
drop off at the Canton Christian Church Trunk to support the Council of Ch
urches Food Pantry.

Come see the communit
y’s tree decorated by Kiwanis Key Club members from Canton R-V School. Ho
sted by Canton Main Street Association\, the tree lighting will take place
in Central Park Bicentennial Garden. Hot chocolate will be available and
Hot Dogs will be for sale. Roast some marshmallows over the bonfire host
ed by the Boy Scouts. Caroling and instrumental music will be provided by
Canton R-V students and Culver-Stockton College!

John Ikerd\, of Fairfield\, IA\, Professor Emeritus of Agricu
ltural Economics at the University of Missouri-Columbia will be the featur
ed speaker. Dr. Ikerd writes and speaks on issues related to sustainabili
ty with an emphasis on economics and agriculture. This is certain to be a
very interesting and informative presentation. Plan to attend!

Join us for a great time! 4th Street W
arehouse Jazz will be performing and Special Guests will be Canton’s own C
arl and Judy Schmidt\, Hammered Dulcimer Champions. Donations for the ope
ration of the theater appreciated. Snacks will be available.

This
event is sponsored by the Canton Council of Churches. They invite and en
courage everyone to participate. A cross will be carried to different pra
yer stations in the downtown Canton area. Contact any local church for de
tails.

This event wi
ll feature art created from items that would otherwise be trashed! Elemen
tary through Adult divisions will be judged. All entries will be exhibite
d in locations in downtown Canton. Watch for signs! And enjoy the event!

Corey and Morgan are siblings who LOVE to read. They love
it so much that they’ve put together a play to share a few of their all-ti
me favorite stories by L. Frank Baum. With help from the audience and some
important theatrical and literary terms\, these siblings teach us that we
each have the power to do incredible things when we use our imaginations!

The
Canton Community Center is sponsoring a Public Vote Chili Cook-Off and Ha
rvest Fest! They will be home to entrants who are trying to win bragging
rights of having the best chili in the area! There will be Chili to sampl
e\, Harvest Games\, and Food! Fun for all ages and it is a bring your own
“drink” type of event! This will be a fun night for all ages. Entrants
are currently being accepted!